Rome’s Pine Tree Camp’s Dirigo Experience program has received a $20,000 grant from the Evelyn S. and K.E. Barrett Foundation. The foundation funds organizations that benefit children in need. The camp is a program of Pine Tree Society, which is headquartered in Bath. “This program fills a real gap in services,” said Pine Tree Camp […]
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Unity center to host student passion project exposition Jan. 11
UNITY — Ecology Learning Center’s Student Passion Project Exposition is set from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11. The event will be held in the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Exhibition Hall, 294 Crosby Brook Road. Students, working with their advisors to identify something they are passionate about, will spend the first […]
Sidney’s Maine Arts Academy opens enrollment for 2023-24
SIDNEY — Maine Arts Academy, a free public charter school, is accepting registrations for grades 9-12 for the 2023-24 school year. Enrollment is open until Friday, March 31, to any student residing in the state. To complete and submit the enrollment form, visit maineartsacademy.org. If more forms are received than space available, a lottery will […]
Democrats break out the popcorn for Republicans’ speaker fight
Uncertainty reigned Tuesday. It’s exceedingly rare to see any vote in Washington where the outcome is in doubt beforehand.
NFL players, communities rally for Bills safety Damar Hamlin
The NFL and its fans are rallying in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who remains in critical condition at a Cincinnati hospital after going into cardiac arrest on the field.
Thunder hand Celtics their worst loss of the season
Oklahoma City, playing without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, scores a franchise record for points in a game, beating Boston, 150-117.
NBA roundup: League says Donovan Mitchell’s game-tying basket shouldn’t have counted
Mitchell scored 71 points, including a follow of a missed free throw to tie the game that should have been waved off.
Hundreds attend funeral for Connecticut firefighter
Matthias Wirtz, 46, died from heart problems while battling a fire in North Haven last week.
Tony Award-winner, Chicago stage champion Frank Galati dies
His screenwriting credits include ‘The Accidental Tourist,’ which earned him an Oscar nomination.
Gov. Mills’ inauguration fundraising report released
Maine’s first female governor will deliver her second inaugural address Wednesday evening at the Augusta Civic Center.